Often known as a place where the family receives guests formally. Whether it's a formal showcase to receive important guests, family or business associates or a room of casual elegance that creates an environment perfect for relaxing or entertaining, you are looking to create an environment that will set the tone for the rest of your home and reflect your personal style. The colour palette starts here and winds its way through every room in your house.

You will want your choice of floor coverings to reflect and enhance the role you choose for your family's living room. Carpet for quiet comfort, hardwood combined with area rugs for a formal atmosphere. Depending on the availability of natural light sources, and your room's orientation, your living room palette can reflect a broad range of tonal moods - from the formality of deep mahoganies and burgundies, to the cheerfulness of bright floral pastels.

Our recommendation:

• Carpet
• Ceramic or Porcelain
• Laminate
• Hardwood
• Engineered Hardwood
• Area rug